ANGELES CANYON DOG CLUB

CH Thaon's Mowgli

The Angeles Canyon Dog Club had so much fun in City of Industry CA (it’s still LA county) on Saturday they did it again on Sunday. Closing day one was Keke Kahn with the Weimaraner, CH Silhouettes LifeInTheFastlane, the Afghan Hound, CH Thaon's Mowgli, the Standard Schnauzer, CH Pepper Tree Apollo V Silverado, the Miniature Schnauzer, CH Alaruth Solebay Chipothgoldblock, the Smooth Chihuahua, CH Lugari Holiday Rocco, the Dalmatian, CH Nspird Hollywood Legend, and the Bouvier des Flandres, CH Bon Idee’s Garden Party. Best was the always impressive Afghan, Mowgli. Shown selectively in 2009, Mowgli finished last year with 17 Hound Group top prizes. This is his first BIS this year. Congratulations to breeders/owners Jay T. Hafford & James Blanchard and owner Ann Sterner.

CH Avalon Frontier Sleepnlady Webber

Sunday Luc Boileau considered Mowgli, the English Springer Spaniel, CH Otein Cap’n Jack Sparrow, the Great Dane, CH Shalko Conspiracu Of Rondomar, the Welsh Terrier, Bayleigh Shaireab’s Super Hero, the Papillion, CH Brevette Kid Incredible, the Keeshnd, CH Parrkee’s Cruisin’ For A Bruisin’, and the Bouvier des Flandres, CH Avalon Frontier Sleepnlady Webber. He chose the Bouvier, Webber, as his BIS. It’s the first year for Webber, who finished 2009 as the number one Bouvier with ten all breed Bests and 46 Herding Group Firsts. Congratulations to breeder/owner Sherrod McDaniel, co-breeder David & Lee Calhoun, co-owners Judith McConnell, June Guido, & Suzanne Garcia, and owner/handler Larry Fenner.

WHERE IN THE WORLD IS DODGER?

CH J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice

If you have been wondering where our Number One Dog All Breeds, the Smooth Fox Terrier, CH J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice, was this weekend, we will tell you. Dodger & handler Amy Booth started the week four days ago in Terre Haute IN where they collected two Group Ones & a BIS before adjourning 1200 miles to Beeville TX (it’s near Corpus Christi) where they added two more BIS to their resume. Joining them and judge Dnald Booxbaum on Saturday were the Golden Retriever, CH Plantanoro Topspin N Hot Pushoe-T, the 15” Beagle, CH Belcanto’s Flags A’Flyin, the Great Dane, CH Summerfield’s Lady Of Hope, the Affen pinscher, CH Ferlin’s Its All About Me, the Bichon Frise, CH Miabella Gone With the Wind, and the German Shepherd Dog, CH Vonzo Zafiro. Sunday they partied with Denny Mounce and the Field Spaniel, CH Bitterblue’s Here Comes Da Judge, the above named Beagle, the Doberman Pinscher, CH Horizon’s Upper Echelon, the Pomeranian, CH Sofine Lemony Snicket Of Lilliput, the previously mentioned Bichon, and the Australian Shepherd, Clearview’s Perfect Match.

For those of you keeping count, that’s 21 all breed Best this year. Pretty impressive.

BEFORE WE GO

CH Shadagee Caught Red Handed

Our first post this morning was at 9:17 AM CDT. So we have been at this going on 14 hours. However, before we shut this down tonight we want you to know that at today’s Catoctin Kennel Club in Timonium MD, the Irish Setter, CH Shadagee Caught Red Handed, was Lawrence Terricone’s choice for BIS. Also on hand were the 15” Beagle, CH Torquay’s Midnight Confession, the Doberman Pinscher, CH CH Mi-Ti's Three Cheers, the Scottish Terrier, CH Blueberry's Surely You Jest, the Maltese, CHTa-Jon's Whose Your Sugar Daddy?, the Tibetan Spaniel, CH Wassong's Hanover Alice, and the German Shepherd Dog, CH Kridler's Nutmeg V. Signature. This win, Emily’s tenth top prize this year, is good enough to put her back at the Number Two Dog All Breeds.

FOUR DAYS OF FUN IN IDAHO

CH Poole's Ide Got Water

The Palouse Hills Dog Fanciers & the Lewis-Clark Kennel Club combined for a four day doggy funfest in Lewiston ID these past four days. We gave you a report on day one. Here’s the rest of the story. The Irish Water Spaniel, CH Poole's Ide Got Water, took Saturday & Sunday’s shows bringing his 2010 total to five all breed BIS, three in the last eight days.

On Saturday Keegan & handler Stacy Duncan were joined in Elliott Weiss’ final by the Black & Tan Coonhound, CH Silver Ridge Showtyme At Windbourne, the Doberman Pinscher, CH Holmrun's Really Truly Mine, the Norwich Terrier, CH Back In Black, the Chinese Crested, Whirlwind He's My Little Deuce Coupe, the French Bulldog, CH Timeliss Cantu's Cajun Cream, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Winsorcastle's Foxlor Tyra. Sunday, BIS was called by Nancy Simmons who had the option of Keegan, the Saluki, CH Carmas Indian Summer, the Rottweiler, CH Von Behrens Royal Flush, the Lakeland Terrier, CH Black Watch On The Rocks, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, CH Full Of Malarkey Miles Of Aisles, the Keeshond, CH Shamrock's Captain Stormalong, and the Puli, CH Lajosmegyi Singin' In The Rain.

CH Black Watch On The Rocks

Today’s show featured Pete Dawkins calling the final and the Irish Setter, CH Ashton Peaceful Easy Feeling, the abovementioned Coonhound, the Boxer, CH R and G’s Mystical Dancer, the above named Lakeland, the Pekingese, CH Dunkirk Center Stage, the Frenchie from Saturday, and the German Shepherd Dog, CH Von Hamm Bedkar Leathern’ Lace. Best went to the Lakie, surprisingly the first by his breed this year. Congratulations to breeders/owners Jean L Heath, Susan R Atherton & William H Cosby Jr. We don’t know who did the handling, but we’re pretty sure it wasn’t Bill. Just joking, Susan very lovingly handles Scotch...that is, the Lakeland's call name is Scotch. You know what we meant. ;-)

FOUR IN A ROW

CH Slyfox Sneaks A Peek

Out West in Vallejo CA the Smooth Fox Terrier, CH Slyfox Sneaks A Peek, took both BIS offered by the Chief Solano Kennel Club this weekend. We gave you a complete report on Saturday’s show. On Sunday, Adam & handler Eddie Boyers were joined in Jane Forsyth’s final by the Golden Retriever, CH Gaia Of Yoshida Enterprise, the Basset Hound, CH Blossomhil's Mamma Mia, the Akita, CH Mojo's Rock'N Your World, the Shih Tzu, CH Amitzu China Doll, the Keeshond, CH Windrift's Dance To The Music, and the Australian Cattle Dog, CH Carben Copy’s If The Shoe Fits. This win, his fourth BIS in a row, leaves Adam oh so close to a top ten spot.

DOWN ON THE BAYOU

CH Winfall I Dream Of Style

They wrapped a four day stop in Bossier City LA today. You have Friday’s results. Let’s catch you up on Saturday’s & Sunday’s shows. Saturday James E Frederiksen saw the Golden Retriever, CH My Buddy's Boppity-Bop Blue Moon RN, the Pharaoh Hound, Northgate's As You Like It, the Boxer, CH Winfall I Dream Of Style, the Wire Fox Terrier, CH Dalriada's Mystic, the Smooth Chihuahua, CH Ayrwen Star Kissed Delight, the Chow Chow, CH Ayran Hong's Red Passion, and the German Shepherd Dog, CH Enchanted's American Thunder. His Best was the Boxer, Macey. Macey is the litter sister to our Number One Working Dog, CH Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream. Wonder how many more are out there? Congratulations to breeders/owners Tina Porter & Lee Stanton, and handler Jorge Pinzon.

CH Saks Hamelot Little Drummer Boy

Sunday only the Wire Fox, Boo, would make it back to the final ring to see Loraine Boutwell . Her remaining six were the Black Cocker Spaniel, CH Casablanca's Thrilling Seduction, the Saluki, DC Shahtani Ivory Moon SC, the Mastiff, CH Jadems Rhythm-N-Boo, the Papillon, CH Wildfire On The Rocks, the Bichon Frise, CH Saks Hamelot Little Drummer Boy, and the Rough Collie, CH Windcrest Swept Away. She chose the Bichon, Drummer. That’s number four for Drummer and handler Scott Sommer.

CH Windcrest Swept Away

Today D’Arbonne Kennel Club show featured Dr Gary L Sparschu with the above named Cocker, Wire Fox, Chihuahua, Bichon, Collie, & the Whippet, CH Starline’s Chanel, and the Doberman Pinscher, CH Steinway's Paris Is Burning. His Best was the Collie, Robin. She had been out on maternity leave, but returns in impressive fashion to take her first all breed BIS. Congratulations to breeder/owner Larry Willeford.

ARKANSAS SHOWS

CH Clemwoods Nobel Laureate

(Fotos by Fiann)

Let’s head on on down to Harrison AR to find out what happened at the Northeast Arkansas Kennel Club’s two shows. Saturday Ann Hearn considered the Golden Retriever, Shorline Jetoca High Sea Adventure RN, the 15” Beagle, CH Shadynook McDreamy At Rkntooker, the Doberman Pinscher, CH Horizons Poetic Justice, the Norwich Terrier, CH Skyscots Poker Chip, the Havanese, CH Gingerbread Yukon Jack, the Schipperke, CH Dantes Fire When Ready HOF, and the Australian Shepherd, CH Clemwoods Nobel Laureate. Best was the Aussie, Pearl. It was just two weeks ago that Pearl and handler Paul Catterson picked up her first all breed BIS of the year. We suspect there will be more.

CH Skyscots Poker Chip

Sunday, James Reynold would see the same seven, but would be charmed by the Norwich, Pokey, awarding him his 15th career BIS, his fifth this year. Have you noticed that three dogs are in a dead heat for the Number Three Terrier (based on all breed points)?

NOT TO BE OVERLOOKED

CH Isledox Tractor Tug

(Photo by Dog Art Photography)

Our last stop East of the Mississippi is Fond du Lac WI where the Fond Du Lac County Kennel Club hosted a double header this weekend. Saturday it was Eric Ringle in the final ring with the Chesapeake Bay Retriever, CH Sandabar’s Three Wishes, the Smooth Dachshund, CH Isledox Tractor Tug, the Newfoundland, CH Skipper’s Eminence King Of Helluland, the Norfolk, Terrier, CH Max-Well’s Violet, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, CH Appealing Sir Robert, the Standard Poodle, Safari’s Miror Image, and the Belgian Sheepdog, CH Chargany’s Voyageur. He could not overlook the Dachshund, Tug, who picks up his first all breed Best In Show. Congratulations to breeder/ owner Faith W. Overdahl , owner Marylou Mader, and handler Debbie Melgreen.

CH Skipper’s Eminence King Of Helluland

Sunday, Christina Hubbell saw Tug, the abovementioned Newfie, and five new faces, the English Setter, CH Wyndswept Best Kept Secret, the Norwich Terrier, CH Abbedale Take two At Tailesin, the Chinese Crested, Woodland Zephyr Phan, the Keeshond, Markwright’s Harbor Wave, and the Puli, CH Bubbleton Bedazzled. She chose another dog that could not be overlooked (or was she could not see over), the Newfoundland, Lincoln, his first this year. Lincoln was the number one Newfoundland in 2008 & 2009. Congratulations to breeder Bela Siklosi, and owners Laura Vande Ven & Peggy Helming.

HERDING DOGS DOUBLE DOWN

CH Uri De Beauvoir

Speaking of the four day stay in Terre Haute IN, we did publish results on Thursday’s & Friday’s offerings. Here’s the rest. Saturday it was Cathy Daugherty doing BIS for the Terre Haute Kennel Club. Her choices were the Clumber Spaniel, CH Clussexx See You Later Alligator, the Greyhound, CH Gaia Elfin Dance, the Boxer, CH Sharledar's Simply Decadent, the Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier, CH Michaleen's Song O' Morningstar, the Shih Tzu, CH Hallmark Jolei Austin Powers, the Chinese Shar-Pei, CH Chaoyang Take It To The Limit, and the Old English Sheepdog, CH Bugaboo's Big Shot. It was the OES, a brand new Champion, winning his first all breed BIS. We say that’s a pretty nice start. Congratulations to breeders Douglas & Michaelanne Johnson & B Callahan, owners Colton & Heather Johnson, and handler Jennifer McLintock.

Sunday’s show as hosted by the Bloomington Indiana Kennel Club and featured Elizabeth Muthard with the same Shih Tzu & Shar-Pei, the English Cocker Spaniel, CH Nonnies Déjà Vu, the Harrier, Downhome Hitech Innovator, the Doberman Pinscher, CH A'Monde's Sand Dunes Of Sahara, the Welsh Terrier, CH Marydale's Limited Edition, and the Belgian Sheepdog, CH Uri De Beauvoir. She also went with the Herding Dog, the Belgian Sheepdog, Uri, the first this year for his breed. Uri is a multiple BIS winner who had a very memorable appearance this year at Westminster going Group Two. Congratulations to breeder/owner Kate Kinnane and owner Charlene Mascach,

ALL BY THEMSELVES

CH Skyline's Walk Of Fame

The Central Ohio Kennel Club’s one day stop in Columbus OH was a boon for locals and owner handlers as many of the pros opted for the point rich four day stay just 250 miles to the west in Terre Haute IN. Nonetheless, nearly 900 dogs showed up to compete, leaving Larry Adams with the Golden Retriever, CH Crystal Glens Hell Freezes Over, the Longhaired Dachshund, CH Pramada's Living Legend, the Bedlington Terrier, Check Point Charlie Of Celtic Odyssey, the Long Coat Chihuahua, CH Quachitah Return Of The King, the Keeshond, CH Skyline's Walk Of Fame, and the Old English Sheepdog, CH Lumbluv Gambolon Blue Thunder. It was the owner handled Keeshond, Fame, Scoring the big BIS, her first. Congratulations to breeders Susan Cullen & Kristen Cullen DVM and owner handler Kathi Fleischer.